Systems Engineer

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Group at Leidos has a dynamic opportunity for a Systems Engineer to work at our customer site at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA while helping the US BICES-X (US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended) war fighters achieve their mission.

US BICES-X is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team

The US BICES-X Coalition Integration Lab (CIL) is the enduring solution for intelligence sharing. Meeting the challenge of complex 21st century operational requirements, the US BICES-X CIL is a leader in making systems and tools available to trusted stakeholders in a distributed, Coalition Shared Data environment. Located at JB Langley-Eustis, the CIL provides a reliable resource to advance the Initial Operating Capability of NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.

What Will You Do

• Perform complex systems development and design work that may include logic design, I/O design, firmware development, model formulation, manufacturing and development cost projections, computer architecture analysis

• and design, and analog or digital systems engineering

• Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis

• Review completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clients. 

• Plan and direct upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements

• Develop documentation on new or existing systems

• Develop and direct tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements

• Identify, analyze, and resolve system problems

• Provide system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance

• Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and workin parameters for hardware/software compatibility

• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and participates in special projects as required

What Sets You Apart (job qualifications)

• A Bachelor's degree with 5 or more years of related systems engineering experience

• A current DoD Secret level of clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI

• Active DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II certification

Experience In:

• VM Ware

• Linux

• Applying STIG's

• Vendor relationships and cost estimation

• Administering Windows Server Domains and working with NetApp appliances

Travel - Up to 10% travel may be required

Preferred (nice to have)

• Experience with Solarwinds, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and PowerCli.

• MS Windows Certification (MCSA/MCSE) and/or VMware Certification

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.